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The Book Alchemist

Life is too short for shit books! The Book Alchemist celebrates the magic of reading and the joy of great storytelling. Our guests are from all walks of life and each one shares the books which have shaped their lives or the ones which they have penned. Some are authors, and well known names, some are people who love reading. They all have a story or two to share about the books they love. And why...

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The Book Alchemist with Heather Suttie and Helen Fields

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2024/06/06

Sunday Times Best Seller, million copy and twice long-listed for the McIllvanney Scottish Crime Book of the Year and an author whose books have been translated across the globe, Helen Fields consistently produces high impact, compelling novels that readers love.A former criminal and family law barrister, Helen has the expertise and experience to make the characters and plots scorch with authenticity.With a background as both aprosecutorand defence counsel,Helen Fieldshas a depth of knowledge about

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29:13

The Book Alchemist with Heather Suttie and Helen...

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2024/05/30

57 year-old author Helen Fitzgerald has written more than a dozen best selling novels. She has worked as a criminal justice social worker for over ten years. Helen grew up in Victoria, Australia and now lives in Glasgow with her screenwriter husband and family.We discuss her own books including Dead Lovely, The Cry and its BAFTA winning screen adaptation plus the inspiration for her latest novel Halfway House.

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27:50

The Book Alchemist with Heather Suttie and Reece...

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2024/05/23

Reece Donnelly is the brilliant, 27 year-old founder of Theatre School of Scotland. He was also a competitor on The Apprentice. Reading is a big part of the work he does with children and it fuels his professional ambitions. He shares insights into The Apprentice and what he's learned about himself as a result of that experience.We discuss great stories and the titles he loves which include:The Secret by Rhonda ByrneUnlimited Power by Anthony RobbinsThe Third Door by Alex BanayanLaura Whitmore's No

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32:52

The Book Alchemist with Heather Suttie and Sarah Frame

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2024/05/16

Sarah Frame is a grandmother and the award winning founder of The Book Nook, a community bookshop in Stewarton, Ayrshire in Scotland.The Book Nook scooped Scotland's independent bookshop of the year in 2024. We discuss books and authors she loves including John Boyne's Water, Earth, Fire and Air ( to be released ), Douglas Skelton, John Niven, Caro Ramsay, Denzyl Meyrick, Donna Ashworth, Len Penny, The Force by Paul Hardisty, Valerie Perrin's Fresh Water for Flowers and more.

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32:58

The Book Alchemist with Heather Suttie and Dr Lesley...

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2024/05/09

Dr Lesley McDowell is a novelist and writer of non-fiction, she was a lecturer in English Literature at St Andrews University, then became a full-time freelance literary critic, writing for publications likeThe Herald,The Scotsman,The Guardian,The Times Literary Supplementand others. Her first novel,The Picnic, was published in 2007, and her second –Unfashioned Creatures- about Mary Shelley’s Scottish childhood friend, was published in 2013. We discuss the books she loves and her latest novel,

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31:57

The Book Alchemist with Heather Suttie and Seb McKay

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2024/05/02

Seb McKay is probably Oscar Wilde's biggest fan, he loves reading and words are his life. Seb is a self confessed nerd; he loves Japanese culture, shares the bookshops he loves and how a year of reading dangerously changed the way he reads.We discuss the books and authors which have great meaning for him:Blurb Your Enthusiasm by Louise WilderClaire Keegan's So Late in the DayWhite Teeth by Zadie SmithGirl, Woman, Other by Bernardine EvaristoThe Travelling Cat Chronicles Hiro ArikawaOther People's

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34:14

The Book Alchemist with Heather Suttie and Donna...

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2024/04/25

Donna Ashworth is a Sunday Times bestselling author, poet and lover of words who found fame with her work in her 40s. She originally self-published her work.Celebrity fans include Fearne Cotton, Tess Daly, Elizabeth Day, Mark Owen, Davina McCall, Susannah Constantine and many more.Donna's current book Wild Hope is a #1 bestseller since its release in 2023. We discuss her journey and finding hope and comfort during life's most challenging times.We discuss Louise Hay, Bryony Gordon and The Goddess

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28:14

The Book Alchemist with Heather Suttie and Mike Kernan

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2024/04/18

Mike Kernan is an avid reader and has written a few books himself. We discuss his journey to becoming a self-published author of The Fenian and Stopping to Rain, plus the books he loves including the works of John Boyne, and William McIlvanney and we discover who the best editor in his life is.

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25:42

The Book Alchemist with Heather Suttie and Dr Rhona...

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2024/04/11

Dr Rhona Morrison is a retired, Scottish forensic psychiatrist, artist, and author of her memoir, ‘I don’t talk to dead bodies: the curious encounters of a forensic psychiatrist’. We discuss big life changes, finding your groove in your 50s. Plus the books snd authors she loves including:Adam Kay and This is Going to HurtVal McDermid's booksGraeme Armstrong's The Young TeamGuy Grieve's Call of the WildPlease rate, review and subscribe, it all helps.

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29:12

The Book Alchemist with Heather Suttie and Shari Low

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2024/04/04

Shari Low has written 40 rom com novels and sold millions of books. She started writing in her 30s and has also written a trilogy with Ross King MBE.We discuss her writing journey, overcoming self doubt, her love of libraries. Plus her favourite authors and books which include:Jackie CollinsTai Pan by James Clavell Autobiography Of a Geisha by Sayo MasudaThe Rise, The Fall and The CatchJilly Cooper, Sydney Sheldon, Judith Krantz Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur GoldenEnjoy!

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34:33

The Book Alchemist with Heather Suttie and Beverley C...

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2024/03/28

Author BC Harris talks about being re-born in your late 40s, her love of Africa, writing two novels and the books which she's loved of late.The books and authors we discuss include: The Bad Seed by William MarchThe Fair Botanists by Sara SheridanAmerican Dirt by Jeanine CumminsConspiracy of Cats by BC HarrisMaking Sacrifices by BC HarrisRivers of London by Ben AaronovitchIf you've enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and subscribe and to contact me, please email heather@thebookalchemist.comThe

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27:46

The Book Alchemist with Heather Suttie and Madeline...

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2024/03/21

Madeline Black is a psychotherapist and is also known as the Courage Cultivator. An activist, author and TEDx speaker, Madeleine has an unusual personal story and has experienced more trauma in her life than most ever will. In her memoir,Unbroken, Madeleine tells her deeply moving and empowering story, as she discovers that life is about how a person chooses to recover from adversity. We discuss her love of books and audiobooks, including:The Power of Now by Eckhart TolleSuper Survivors by Feldman

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33:41

The Book Alchemist with Heather Suttie and Sara Sheridan

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2024/03/14

Bestselling author of The Fair Botanists and The Secrets of Blythswood Square, Sara Sheridan talks about the books which have shaped her life, libraries she loves and more.Truth or Dare, her first novel received a Scottish Library Award and was shortlisted for the Saltire. In 2022, her novel The Fair Botanists was chosen as Waterstones’ Scottish Book of the Year.Sara is also an activist, interested particularly in female history. She's written more than 20 books and we discuss a wide range of books

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41:35

The Book Alchemist with Heather Suttie and Billy Sloan

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2024/03/07

One Love One Life is Billy Sloan's memoir. We discuss Scottish bands, his passion for music memorabilia, anecdotes about The Beatles, Phil Spector, David Bowie, Wet Wet Wet, Prince and his love of Muhammed Ali.The books and authors we discuss include:Taschen booksThe Longest Cocktail Party by Richard DiLelloKen McNab's The Beatles in ScotlandShake it up Baby by Ken McNabDavid Bowie, A Life by Dylan JonesTearing Down the Walls of Sound by Mick BrownThe Black Lights: Inside the World of Professional

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28:36

The Book Alchemist with Heather Suttie and Angela...

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2024/02/29

Psychotherapist and author Angela Trainer is the guest on this episode of The Book Alchemist.Angela has self-published two books, Love Never Dies and The Beauty of Broken. Both raise money for charities.She talks about the therapeutic power of writing and reading, soul friends, grief and living with illness. Angela Trainer is one inspiring woman.

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